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  • The Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan (太極拳論)

    太極拳論 by 王宗岳 太極者，無極而生，陰陽之母也。動之則分，靜之則合。無過不及，隨曲就伸。人剛我柔謂之走，我順人背謂之黏。動急則急應，動緩則緩隨。雖變化萬端，而理為一貫。由著熟而漸悟懂勁，由懂勁而階及神明，然非用力之久，不能豁然貫通焉。虛領頂勁，氣沉丹田，不偏不倚，忽隱忽現。左重則左虛，右重則右杳，仰之則彌高，俯之則彌深，進之則愈長，退之則愈促。一羽不能加，蠅蟲不能落，人不知我，我獨知人。英雄所向無敵，蓋皆由此而及也。斯技旁門甚多，豈虛學哉！有旋轉之法，得心應手，惟口傳心授，方能得之。 The Treatise on Tai Chi Chuan by Wang Zongyue “Tai Chi is born from Wu Chi (the state of undifferentiated and limitless potential), and it is the mother of Yin and Yang. When there is motion, it divides; when there is stillness, it unites. Do not exceed or fall short; follow the Read More

  • Marie, marie, marolle

    Mariehønen Marie beder om godt vejr - The lady bug Marie asks for nice weather.

    Marie, Marie, Marolle, flyv op til Vorherre og bed om godt vejr!

    Rimet stammer fra middelalderen. Dengang bad man til Jomfru Maria for at få godt, tørt høstvejr. Mariehønen blev associeret med Jomfru Maria, og traditionen med at lade mariehønen flyve op mod himlen, mens man reciterede rimet, blev en måde at bede om godt vejr på. 

    Her en børnehistorie baseret på Marie, Marie, Marolle af Jan. H. Andersen fra 2015.

    The rhyme “Marie, Marie, Marolle, fly up to the Lord and ask for good weather” originates from the Middle Ages. Back then, people prayed to the Virgin Mary for good, dry harvest weather. The ladybug became associated with the Virgin Mary, and the tradition of letting the ladybug fly up toward the sky while reciting the rhyme became a way to pray for good weather.

  • Dong Zhong Qiu Jing (动中求静)

    Dong Zhong Qiu Jing (动中求静) i.e. “Seek stillness within movement” is a fundamental principle in Tai Chi Chuan. The phrase encapsulates the harmonious integration of movement and stillness. In essence, “Seeking stillness within movement” teaches practitioners how to integrate mind and body seamlessly so that they can maintain a state of inner peace and balance Read More

  • Ju Shou Tou Zu (举手投足)

    The Tai Chi Chuan phrase “Ju Shou Tou Zu (举手投足)” translates roughly to “raising the hand and moving the foot,”. This phrase embodies the principle that even the simplest actions carry profound energetic intent and unity. Each movement, no matter how minor, is deeply integrated with the body’s inner Qi (vital energy) flow, driven by Read More

  • Tabbouleh

    In memory of Falafel House in Copenhagen I present a simple yet authentic Tabbouleh recipe perfect for Shawarma and grilled meat.

    Tabbouleh Recipe

    Servings: 4-6

    Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus soaking time for bulgur)

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat

    • 1 cup boiling water

    • 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped

    • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

    • 2 medium tomatoes, diced

    • 1/2 small red onion (or 2-3 scallions), finely chopped

    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)

    • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the Bulgur: Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 15-20 minutes until the bulgur is tender. Fluff with a fork and drain any excess water.

    2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped parsley, mint, tomatoes, and onion. Mix gently.

    3. Dress the Salad: Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the vegetable mixture, then stir in the soaked bulgur. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.

    4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the Tabbouleh and adjust seasoning as needed. For extra freshness, add a bit more lemon juice or mint.

    5. Serve: Serve Tabbouleh as a side dish or as part of a mezze spread with hummus, pita, and falafel. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

    Pro Tip: For an extra burst of flavor, let the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.

    I believe Købmagergade’s Falafel House also added the spice sumac to the Tabbouleh salat. As I said perfect as a fresh and tangy addition to any shawarma, grilled meats, or as a light, healthy salad on its own. Enjoy!

  • Mailied

    Wie herrlich leuchtet
    Mir die Natur!
    Wie glänzt die Sonne!
    Wie lacht die Flur!

    Es dringen Blüten
    Aus jedem Zweig
    Und tausend Stimmen
    Aus dem Gesträuch

    Johan Wolfgang von Goethe

  • This ruined house

    Although the wind
    blows terribly here,
    the moonlight also leaks
    between the roof planks
    of this ruined house.

    Izumi Shikibu (Japan, 974-1034)

    Ref.: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/68606/spiritual-poetry

  • I had fallen in love with Alice

    I had fallen in love with Alice (from David Small’s Stitches) from Stitches: A Memoir… on Vimeo.

    Reference: David Small en barndom i gråtoner tegneseriesiden.dk

  • The Wolf Grischuk leading the pack in Petrosian Memorial 2014

    In this amazing fighting chess game in the third round of Petrosian Memorial GM Grischuk demolishes GM Morozevich. Alexander Grischuk, who is famed for his attacking chess, found a sharp variant of the Slav QGD for the game vs Morezevich. Both parties are walking on thin ice right out of the opening. Morezevich should have taken with the rook instead of the bishop in move 19. to equalize. On move 24. Morezevich was obliged to play Qf6 but he apparently fell through the thin ice with the wrong steep e5?! Grischuk missed a great opportunity to punish this weak move immediately when and he played 25.Bd2!? Morezevich would have drowned much faster with 25.Qh4! The last chance for Morozevich to hold on to an ice floe was 25..Rf8 but he missed it with 25..Rf6?! Then only ice cold water… 🙂

  • Sam Tam is coming to Copenhagen

    Seminar with Grand Master Sam Tam in Copenhagen from the 16th. to the 18th. of May 2014

    Torben Bremann and Ole Eskildsen visits Sam Tam in his home in Canada in 2006.

    There is a wonderful and rare oppurtunity to meet a real Tai Chi (taiji) and Ichuan (Dachengquan or Yiquan) master that makes the promises and wonders of the Chinese martial arts Classics come true.

    Sam_TamMaster Sam Tam is a “dashi” (大師), meaning “big teacher” or the teacher of teachers. As a mater of fact quite a few famous martial arts teachers from different schools all over the world has visited Master Sam Tam to learn or check his skill. As far as I know nobody left disappointed. According to the author Jan Diepersloot Master Sam Tam represents the pinnacle of Tai Chi achievement: “Sam Tam’s achievement, developed logically from his practice of standing meditation, represents the highest phase of martial arts mastery.”

    Come and take a look for yourself! Everybody with a genuine interest the arts are welcome.

    Master Sam Tam is not hiding behind words. And as far as I know you’re more than welcome to check his ability – at your own risk!

    Seminar with Sam Tam in Copenhagen 2014

    Place
    Gladsaxe Sportshal
    Vandtårnsvej 55 – 57
    2860 Søborg
    Denmark

    Time
    Friday the 16th. of May to Sunday the 18th. of May 2014

    Friday: 18 – 21
    Standing meditation og sitting meditation

    Saturday: 9.30. – 12.30.
    Qi gong -5 animal qigong

    Saturday: 14 – 17
    Sam Tam’s Sword Form

    Sunday: 9.30. – 12.30.
    Form, push hands and Applications

    Sunday: 14.00. – 17.00.
    Pushhands

    Price
    The total workshop cost is € 290 for the full weekend. The workshop is divided into blocks. One block € 95. For more than one block € 85 pr. block.

    Payment Info / Bank
    Danske Bank Reg.nr. 4820
    Kontonummer: 3332019171
    IBAN: DK8530003332019171

    Contact info etc.
    Torben Bremann
    Mail: info@taiji4you.dk
    Phone/Mobile: +45 44 91 97 98 / +45 40 20 77 75
    Web: taij4you.dk

    Original english invitation (pdf) Danish Invitation taiji4you.dk

    Reference: The Tao of Yiquan: The Method of Awareness in the Martial Arts (Warriors of Stillness: Meditative Traditions in the Chinese Martial Arts, Volume 2): The Method of Awareness in the Martial Arts v. 2 by Jan Diepersloot 1999

    Masters of Perception – Sensory-Motor Integration in the Internal Martial Arts by Jan Diepersloot 2014

    Note: The last chapter in “The Tao of Yiquan” is devoted to Sam Tam. The new book “Masters of Perception” is entirely about the teachings of Master Sam Tam.

  • Richard Stallman Talks About Ubuntu

    Richard Stallman

  • Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa

    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa is a Chinese natural herb medicine ( TCM ) against lung disorders including, cough, hoarseness, loss of voice, dry skin, sore throat and colds.

    Reference: Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa wikipedia.org

    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa
    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa
    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa Cartoon
    Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa usage

  • So Many Responsibilities

    How many of us are swept away by what I have come to call an “active laziness”? Naturally there are different species of laziness: Eastern and Western. The Eastern style consists of hanging out all day in the sun, doing nothing, avoiding any kind of work or useful activity, drinking cups of tea and gossiping with friends.

    Western laziness is quite different. It consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so that there is no time left to confront the real issues.

    If we look into our lives, we will see clearly how many unimportant tasks, so-called “responsibilities” accumulate to fill them up. One master compares them to “housekeeping in a dream.” We tell ourselves we want to spend time on the important things of life, but there never is any time.

    Helpless, we watch our days fill up with telephone calls and petty projects, with so many responsibilities – or should we call them “irresponsibilities”?

    Sogyal Rinpoche

    Reference: http://www.rigpaus.org/Glimpse/Glimpse.php

  • We should not despair

    Dear friend,
    Thank you for sending me this heart felt email. You convey your emotions so beautiful and strong. I think and feel like this. I try to welcome and accept al my emotions – maybe you could do this too? I know its hard. I for sure do not want to be taking capture by the emotions of despair, anger and hate. When times are hard and I fall into the trap of emotional struggle or break up, I try to treasure the loving moments we have spend together. I try to forgive my self for my errors and mixed emotions and I try to forgive her with the sincerity of my heart. I know in my heart that I cannot change the past, so I try to accept the past and let it go. Its like I cannot hold on to any single breath of mine. The loving moments of my childhood belongs to the past. It is a time I cannot regain. I try to be thankful for what I have. I try to fill my heart with love. I try to be thankful for every moment I have in this life. I try to let go.. Everything changes ceaselessly just like the weather. And you know what? The weather is just the way it should be – and so are you!
    (Written today to a friend in comfort after a break up)

  • Mindfulness Meditation

    Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance
    of the present experience.
    It isn’t more complicated than that.
    It is opening to or recieving the present moment,
    pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is,
    without either clinging to it or rejecting it.